1981 Johnson v-4 rectifier wiring 85-88hp

[bonitasprings]

Can anyone verify the wiring on the post by the rectifier? I have from top to bottom:

Yellow with Yellow
Yellow/White with Yellow/White
Red With Red
Grey
Green

I wrote it down b4 disconnecting but want to be sure!

Thanks!

 

[ezeke]

Re: 1981 Johnson v-4 rectifier wiring 85-88hp

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The wiring on the terminal block should connect to 5 posts:

First will be connected to the yellow stator wire and one of the yellow wires from the rectifier;

Second will be connected to the yellow and gray wire from the stator and the other yellow wire from the rectifier (it may be yellow and gray);

Third will be crossed to second and will be connected to the gray tachometer wire leading to the harness;

Fourth will be connected by a red wire leading to the incoming large post on the starter solenoid and by the red wire from the rectifier;

Fifth will be connected by a purple or violet wire to the engine harness and to the voltage rectifier (if you have one) by a purple or violet wire.

Your green wire is not standard, but you should be able to trace what it is connected to.

 

[bonitasprings]

Re: 1981 Johnson v-4 rectifier wiring 85-88hp

interesting that my wire colors don't correspond. My manual said the same as what you guys said. Just wanted to verify.

 

[ezeke]

Re: 1981 Johnson v-4 rectifier wiring 85-88hp

It's important that the rectifier be in good condition and correctly connected. A bad rectifier can sometimes allow battery voltage to reach your ignition components and damage them, as well as causing incorrect diagnostic results. It's a good idea to do the diagnostics with the rectifier disconnected.